Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2204: Rocks, Air, and Memory
Posted on · Episode: 2204 Earthquakes and Volcanoes remember, while hurricanes forget. Today, our guest, geologist Peter Copeland tells us about rocks, air and memory.
Tag: natural disasters
Texas
Texas’ 2023 sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies starts Saturday
Posted on · A variety of supplies, including first-aid kits, flashlights and portable generators and radios, can be purchased tax-free this weekend across Texas.
Houston Matters
A busy week in politics (Feb. 15, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We discuss a busy week in politics. And we go behind the scenes of Drunk Shakespeare.
Local
Houston-area pet lovers rush to rescue after tornado ravages Pasadena Animal Shelter
Posted on · Most of the 150-plus dogs and cats that were at the shelter when it was hit by Tuesday's tornado had been taken in by others as of late Wednesday morning.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2207: Mount Tambora
Posted on · Episode: 2207 How the little-remembered eruption of Mt. Tambora killed 70,000 people and gave rise to the novel Frankenstein. Today, a terrible volcano gives birth to Frankenstein.
Houston Matters
With So Many Recent Disasters, Is Houston Still Worth It? (March 2, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Floods, hurricanes, chemical fires, last month’s freeze and power failures. A campaign once declared "Houston. It's Worth It." Is that still true?
Houston Matters
How Halting The Keystone XL Pipeline Could Affect Houston (Jan. 22, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: How Pres. Biden's pipeline decision could affect Houston, taking stock of the major natural disasters in 2020, and what you'd add to the Constitution.
Energy & Environment
EPA Needs To Improve Outreach To Vulnerable Communities During Texas Disasters, Watchdog Office Says
Posted on · An internal report finds the agency didn't do enough to reach out to Vietnamese and Spanish-speaking communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
Harris County
Harris County Survey Finds Widespread Concerns About Natural Disasters, Housing
Posted on · A survey released by Judge Lina Hidalgo also shows that residents are worried about air and water quality, and public transportation.
Local
Harris County Unveils New 911 Call Center Designed To Weather Natural Disasters
Posted on · The new facility can withstand a category 4 hurricane, and next-generation 911 technology allows operators to efficiently deal with high call volumes.
News
How Federal Disaster Money Favors The Rich
Posted on · The federal government spends billions of dollars each year helping communities rebuild after disasters and to prevent future damage. But that money isn't always allocated to those who need it most.
News
Three Things Texas Could Do Better before The Next Hurricane Hits
Posted on · Here are some of the findings according to a new report that tries to take lessons from Hurricane Harvey to better prepare for the next storm
News
Harris County Encourages Residents To Register With Program That Can Help In Evacuations
Posted on · Officials say it is useful to sign up before the new hurricane season starts on June 1st
News
FEMA Rejects Appeals Worth $1.2 Billion Over A Decade
Posted on · As U.S. communities ravaged by this year's series of intense hurricanes and wildfires clear debris and begin to rebuild, many are counting on the federal government to help cover their costs.
News
Firefighters Gain Ground On California Wildfires
Posted on · Authorities say they have two of the largest fires about 60 percent contained. Meanwhile, some people who were evacuated are being allowed to return to what remains of their homes.